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Proposed Rock Creek campground/resort would need DNR review, wetland delineation and multiple conditions before approval
Summary
Commissioners said Josh Froelich’s CUP‑24‑003 campground/resort proposal could move forward only after DNR review, a wetland delineation, combined parcel to meet a 20‑acre minimum, service‑road and emergency access plans, septic approvals, and other conditions; no vote was taken and additional technical reviews were requested.
Rock Creek Planning Commission members agreed on Sept. 16 that a proposed campground/resort (CUP‑24‑003) requires a suite of technical reviews and conditions before it can be approved.
Applicant Josh Froelich told the City Council earlier that completing the recommended wetland delineation and mitigation would cost "$42,000+," a figure staff relayed to the commission. Commissioners said those studies and state reviews must be completed before any final decision.
Commissioners and staff outlined required steps: submit plans to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for shoreland and wetland review because the property lies in the SL Shoreland Overlay District; complete a wetland delineation and, if impacts are proposed, submit a wetland replacement plan; provide surveyed plans and PUD‑level civil drawings; combine parcels so no parcel in the proposal is under the 20‑acre minimum; design a 60‑foot minimum service road for emergency access; show off‑road parking for all campsites and limit vehicle counts per site; obtain required septic and well permits; and meet state rules for camps and lodging (Minn. chapters 4630 and 4625).
Septic inspector Amy Thompson noted operational requirements and raised questions about sewage disposal for campsites: "She asked where the campers are going to dump their sewage?" and advised that bathrooms need to be within 400 feet; she also provided a planning figure of 63 gallons per camper/trailer/RV used for tank calculations. Commissioners said they would invite the building inspector, septic inspector and planner back to review John Anderson’s recommended conditions one‑by‑one.
Commissioners expressed support for the concept but emphasized it is not a small project and should not be rushed. No motion to approve the CUP was made; Dan Saumer said the commission will go line‑by‑line through the consultant’s suggested conditions at the next meeting before taking further action.
